SASANIAN SOLID SILVER PLATE WITH KING HUNTING LIONS

Ca. AD 400 - 500. A solid silver plate with a shallow bowl, broad sloping rim and low circular foot. The central medallion is decorated in relief with a mounted king drawing a bow as he hunts two lions, one rearing before the horse and the other fallen beneath. The king wears a domed helmet and belted tunic, with a quiver behind his right shoulder and a crescent above the scene. For similar see: Sotheby's, Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art, 03 December 2019, Lot 85. Size: 50mm x 185mm; Weight: 415g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly H.G. collection; acquired from A. Kotllar, Paris, French art market, 1970–2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation